Tourists hit out at 'barbaric' prices at Dublin’s popular Temple Bar pub after guest shares receipt for one round
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Tourists have hit out at The Temple Bar for charging 'extortionate' amounts for visitors to enjoy a pint after a receipt from the pub was shared online.
On August 28, Twitter account Pints of Beauty reposted a receipt shared by a reveller after visiting the Dublin tourist hotspot for a round of drinks on August 22.
The verified account - based in England, UK, and known as @pintsbeauty on the social site - posted the shocking photo for its 6,000 followers to debate over.
Posting the receipt on X, the website formerly known as Twitter, they wrote: 'I've had this sent through a few times, think we need to discuss. Tourist attraction or not, this is barbaric!! How can this be justified?'
Tourists and beer-lovers who frequent the Irish haunt or have visited shared their outrage over the inflated prices - with the price of a Guinness and Heineken costing almost ten Euros each.
MailOnline have contacted The Temple Bar for comment
Tourists have hit out at The Temple Bar for charging 'extortionate' amounts for visitors to enjoy a pint after a receipt for one round was shared by Twitter account @pintsbeauty (Photo: Getty)
On August 28, Twitter account Pints of Beauty reposted a receipt shared by a reveller after visiting the Dublin tourist hotspot for a round of drinks on August 22
The receipt with The Temple Bar's infamous logo printed at the top shows a total bill of €81.85 - yet, the punter had only purchased seven items
The receipt with The Temple Bar's infamous logo printed at the top shows a total bill of €81.85 - yet, the punter had only purchased seven items.
Two pints of Guinness - Ireland's most sought after beverage from tourists worldwide - amounted to €17.90, meaning that it costs €8.95 for one pint.
Next on the receipt is one pint of Heineken, setting the customer back a whopping €9.95.
Two vodka and tonic drinks were then purchased - costing €27 for both, meaning the price is set at €13.50 individually.
Finally, two Jameson whisky and ginger mixers also totalled €27, bringing the entire bill to €81.85.
However, at the bottom of the receipt, it is stated that the bar's service is not included in the total bill, but rather 23 per cent VAT, live music and a cover charge.
Furious tourists and punters took to the comments below Pint of Beauty's post to express their shock over the 'crazy' charges.
One user exclaimed, 'Tourist attraction!' while another wrote, 'Come to London! It's cheaper,' accompanied with a laughing emoji.
Furious tourists and punters took to the comments below Pint of Beauty's post to express their shock over the 'crazy' charges, which includes €9.95 for a pint of Heineken
One individual confirmed: 'Yea you don't come back with much after a trip to Dublin.'
Another person who had previously visited the Irish capital said: 'Went Dublin four years back, didn't go in due to crazy prices. Cheaper places nearby.'
A seething beer-enthusiast wrote: 'And that my friends is why these sh***y tourist pubs are not worth it. Robbing b******s.'
A final commenter ranted: 'I know, right? Heineken? Animals. Plus, that place is way overpriced and overrated. I went for my obligatory visit, but didn't buy anything.
'Went up the road and had a pint for a lot less and in a better environment. If I were younger, I may have stuck around. Too crowded.'
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